Main information
What it could mean
When several sockets stop working at once, they almost always share the same circuit, and the fault is in that circuit's protection or a shared wiring section.
Safety first
Check the switchboard to see if the breaker for that area has tripped.
Next step
If the breaker is fine but several sockets still have no power, the fault is in the shared wiring of that circuit and worth checking.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which sockets share a circuit?
Usually those in the same room or area; a labelled switchboard, if you have one, indicates this more precisely.
Could it also affect the light points in the same area?
Depends on how the installation is laid out; in some cases lighting and sockets run on separate circuits.
Is this more serious than a single socket losing power?
Not necessarily more serious, but it does point to the fault being at a point common to several sockets.
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